Build relationships.
Now is the time to become a GBCA member! If you are interested in building new relationships with others in the construction industry, attending educational programs to improve your productivity or job site safety, and utilizing a strong voice to protect your interests; now is the time to become a GBCA member.
Join GBCA and discover new ways to expand your business, grow your workforce, improve project safety and get more accomplished. Membership Categories are:
n Active Members for General Contractors and Construction Managers
n Associate Members for Subcontractors and Specialty Contractors
n Affiliate Members for providers of Construction Supplies and Services
For more than 125 years, we’ve been a valued resource for commercial construction professionals, connecting 250+ member companies with industry leaders, responsive services and best practices. Build on your future by leveraging membership in GBCA.
PROVEN ADVOCACY.
As a valuable resource for elected officials, we’re committed to advancing legislative initiatives that impact membership to ensure that the voices of our members are heard at the local, state and federal levels of government.
BUSINESS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Meet and develop relationships at our events with other industry professionals, owners and suppliers. GBCA membership also automatically enrolls you in the AGC -Associated General Contractors of America, providing access to additional resources.
ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY INSIGHT.
Maintain a competitive edge, with greater access to timely news and information relating to industry trends and legislation. Access valuable GBCA communications, including online resources, newsletters, annual reports and Construction Today, our exclusive publication.
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Access and share the tools needed to grow professionally through GBCA educational and career development programs, designed to advance your business and your employees. Tap into a wide range of educational resources.
SAFETY FIRST.
Access and benefit from the safety events, classes and initiatives provided by the GBCA safety programs that help the industry maintain the highest commitment to safety.
Apply for your GBCA membership at gbca.com/membership
Advance your position.
GBCA is your direct connection to local, state and federal governmental officials and policy makers.
Political matters that affect one contractor affect all of us. The need for us to effectively participate in the political process is crucial because local, state and federal laws and regulations impact most aspects of our economic and professional lives. As the voice of our members, we monitor, initiate and engage legislation at all three levels to ensure your voice is represented.
LOCAL ADVOCACY.
We maintain a working relationship with Philadelphia City Council, the Mayor and numerous City agencies. GBCA representatives regularly attend City Council sessions, hearings, announcements and special events.
STATE ADVOCACY.
At the state level, we participate in activities through the General Contractors Association of PA along with the Master Builders’ Association of Western PA and the Keystone Contractors Association. This coalition engages PA legislators on matters important to commercial, industrial and institutional contractors across the state.
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACs).
We leverage our PAC involvement to elect legislators willing to objectively listen, understand and take action on our issues. We provide local, state and national support for political races important to GBCA members and construction professionals across the city, commonwealth and country. The strength of the PACs we support is a testament to GBCA’s strong grassroots network, effective leadership and committed membership.
n Local PAC involvement is facilitated through the GBCA PAC, a fund of voluntary personal contributions from our members. The GBCA PAC represents those GBCA members who join together by giving financial support to provide a strong, collective voice on local issues.
n State PAC provides our members with a voice on matters in Harrisburg. A portion of the GBCA PAC fund is used to support the General Contractors Association of Pennsylvania (GCAP) PAC. The GCAP PAC represents our industry’s collective voice on state issues.
n National PAC participation gives GBCA members a collective voice in the election of federal officeholders. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) PAC advances our legislative priorities by helping to elect the candidates most likely to support us. The PAC relies heavily on voluntary personal contributions from concerned members. Collected funds are contributed to pro-construction candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Find out how you can support pro-construction policies and candidates by contacting GBCA today. You can also request a PAC contribution or visit us at gbca.com/advocacy.
Expand your knowledge.
As a GBCA member, you have access to a wide range of educational opportunities including workshops, seminars, training programs, and online offerings, and the benefit of our growing workforce development programs. These opportunities are designed to enhance the skills and productivity of all industry professionals, from the office to the field.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Since 1961, GBCA has endeavored to conduct comprehensive training programs to ensure a highly skilled, productive and motivated workforce.
Industry Recognized Certifications
Curriculum programs like Building Information Modeling and Lean Construction offer GBCA members the opportunity to obtain industry recognized credentials such as the CM-BIM and CM-LEAN certifications.
AGC Programs can help GBCA members gain crucial knowledge and leadership skills to stay competitive in specific industry segments:
n Advanced Management Program (AMP)
n Leadership in Construction Workshop
n Construction Project Manager Course (PMC)
n AGC’s WebEd Program
Technical Skills Training
Ranging on topics from blueprint reading to estimating to scheduling, GBCA members can take part in multi-week training programs taught by industry professionals.
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.
Through GBCA’s Tuition Reimbursement Program, Active and Associate members are eligible for up to $4,000 per year in reimbursements for pre-approved courses.
Higher education institutions partner with GBCA to offer Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as certificates and certifications, in construction management, Project Management, Safety, and other industry related fields. College and university partners include Community College of Philadelphia; Drexel University; Jefferson University; Penn State University, Abington; Rowan University; Temple University; University of Delaware; and Villanova University.
Scholarship opportunities are offered annually to local students through AGC of America’s Education and Research Foundation, at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The Drexel University online partnership offers 10-40% new student partner tuition savings on more than 140 online degree and certificate programs for GBCA members, employees of GBCA member companies, and their immediate family.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
GBCA is creating measurable impact through various workforce development efforts. We work with students to promote opportunities in the construction industry, both in the trades and in construction management. GBCA also participates in efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry, partnering with programs that invite and encourage underrepresented groups to build careers in construction.
Learn more about GBCA’s educational and professional development resources at gbca.com/education.
Leverage forward thinking.
Industry professionals depend on GBCA’s labor services and resources to help ensure stable, productive relationships between management and affiliated labor unions.
In support of our members’ best interests, we maintain collaborative relationships with general presidents and business managers of the various building trades, other trade associations and negotiating teams to discuss and influence critical issues.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
We share industry guidance and knowledge throughout the year, tapping into our Labor Policy Committee’s (LPC) expansive network of labor policy experts. The LPC manages up to seven contractor-based negotiating teams that are responsible for leading negotiations with our affiliated trades: Carpenters, Laborers, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Operating Engineers, Drywall Finishers and Rodsetters. We also administer seven trade agreements in counties throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
We actively work to resolve labor disputes. Through our LPC, members meet with representatives of the trades to address critical industry matters, such as competitive solutions and worker eligibility programs. When necessary, the LPC meets to discuss jurisdictional disputes and develop solutions that support and reinforce the right to award work to the most economic and efficient contractor.
DATA TRACKING.
A valuable resource for all GBCA members, we track industry man-hours across trades and monitor national and regional labor developments. In addition, we maintain an industrywide wage and benefit database.
IAP & FINANCIAL GUARANTEE ADMINISTRATION.
We provide administrative oversight for the association’s Industry Advancement Program (IAP) and its financial guarantee for payment of fringe benefit funds. The IAP is administered solely by GBCA and used specifically for the advancement of the local construction industry. The IAP:
n Establishes a presence in most collective bargaining agreements and mandates employer contributions be paid for each employee working under such agreements.
n Provides resources that enable GBCA to carry out much-needed industry-wide programs that benefit the construction industry and GBCA members.
n Benefits many segments of the construction industry, as well as the public sector, through IAP-funded events and GBCA’s involvement in labor and industry relations, safety, education, apprentice training, advocacy, market development and research.
Learn how we can help you ensure productive affairs and facilitate business opportunities by contacting GBCA’s Labor Policy Committee today! You can also visit us at gbca.com/labor.
Secure your workplace.
Committed to promoting and ensuring worksite safety, GBCA plays a vital role in providing access to safety-related programs, training and best practices.
As a member firm, you can reduce risk and enhance workplace safety by taking advantage of direct access to our Safety Services Department’s professional guidance, network of organizational resources, safety programs and educational materials.
ALLIES IN SAFETY.
We develop and maintain organizational alliances with the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council (MACSC), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), City of Philadelphia Licenses and Inspections, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among others. Through these relationships, GBCA can help you maximize the safety of your worksites, assist in the preparation for OSHA inspections or resolve possible OSHA violations.
SAFETY OFFERINGS.
Our robust selection of monthly, quarterly and annual courses and seminars allows you to attend or share a range of informative safety training programs. Here are some examples of some of the safety offerings at GBCA.
n Eggs with OSHA is a tri-annual event including timely safety topics and a review of OSHA regulatory developments.
n OSHA Incident Reporting Assistance, investigation, and follow up for both “recordable” and “non-recordable” incidents, including related forms, reports and posting requirements. OSHA inspection and citation assistance, and mock OSHA inspections can be provided upon request.
n OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training Instruction provides certified safety training on general construction standards.
n Safety Program review and assessment including safety meeting instruction and on-site safety inspections.
n Formal safety and health audits to ensure safety policies and procedures are OSHA compliant.
n Silica Compliance Program which entails discounted access to testing equipment, and a access to historical data as well as a templated company policies, JHAs, and a copy of the OSHA directive.
n Standardized drug and alcohol policy template for company wide use, both labor and management.
n A Safety Committee consisting of industry experts that helps guide the safety offerings, trainings, and programming of GBCA.
TOOLBOX TALKS.
Weekly Toolbox Talks are distributed via GBCA’s News At A Glance, providing members a resource for safety meetings and policy development.
Learn how to maximize safety at your workplace. Visit gbca. com/safety to learn more.
GBCA Member Discount Programs
NPP Savings for Business and Life
Members of GBCA can access exclusive discounts through National Purchasing Partners (NPP). Take advantage of special pricing on popular products and services for business and life. You can also share select offers with your employees.
To learn more about the discounts that are available to your company and employees, register for free with NPP at www.gbca.com/membership/memberbenefits-services.
AGC Membership Discount Program
AGC’s Membership Discount Program provides members access to high-quality services, cuttingedge technology and top-of-the-line products. From discounts on vehicles to office supplies to cloudbased construction management solutions, AGC has partnered with some of the best to give you the most for your money and improve your daily business operations.
GBCA members are automatically members of AGC of America. To learn about AGC’s discount program, visit www.agc.org/member-benefits/memberdiscount-programs.
2020 Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Joseph P. Clearkin Chairman of the Board
James J. Clearkin, Inc.
Michael K. Armento Senior Vice Chairman Torcon, Inc.
Craig Melograno Vice Chairman Philadelphia D&M
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
G. Christopher Beck Turner Construction Company
Emily L. Bittenbender* Bittenbender Construction, LP
William A. Cobb, Jr.* Haverstick-Borthwick Company
Charles W. Cook R. S. Cook and Associates, Inc.
Edward DeAngelis EDA Contractors, Inc.
Michael G. Erickson C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.
Michael M. Gerardi C. H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.
John E. Healy, III Healy Long & Jevin
Maura Hesdon Shoemaker Construction Co.
B. Scott Holloway Josam Company
Vicki W. Lee Old Philadelphia Associates, Inc.
Todd Lofgren Skanska USA Building, Inc.
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
James X. Clemens*
*Past Chairman
Patrick S. Pasquariello, III Treasurer P. Agnes, Inc.
Jim J. Dolente, Sr. Immediate Past Chairman Madison Concrete Construction
Frank T. Lutter Frank T. Lutter, Inc.
David E. Panichi* T. N. Ward Company
Francis A. Pietrini* B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc.
Stephen W. Pouppirt* Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Philip F. Radomski* Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Craig J. Sabatino INTECH Construction, LLC
Nicholas K. Sabia D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc.
Mark Spadaccino Dale Construction, LLC
Michael A. Stepnowski* Stepnowski Bros., Inc.
Mack Stulb* LF Driscoll
James E. Viner HSC Builders & Construction Managers
2020 Committees
AIA/GBCA JOINT COMMITTEE
John DeFazio
Co-Chairman
LF Driscoll
Joshua Levy, AIA, LEED AP* Co-Chairman Ballinger
Ramla Benaissa, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP* Ramla Benaissa Architects
Eric Brodfuehrer, NCARB, AIA, LEED BD+C* Ankura Consulting Group
William Cobb, Jr. Haverstick-Borthwick Company
Thomas Fizzano Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.
Michael Koza P.J. Dick, Inc.
Kevin Malawski, AIA, LEED AP* Karbon Architects
Chuck Parker, RA, AIA, LEED-AP* Stantec
Mark Purcell, AIA, CCM, LEED AP* Arora Engineers Inc.
Erin Roark, AIA, LEED AP* WRT Design
Edward Robinson* Edward Robinson Architecture
Denise Thompson AIA, LEED AP BD+C* Francis Cauffman
Terry Webb Eureka Metal & Glass Services, Inc.
*AIA member of the committee
CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
Mary Kate Radomski Chair Education Chair
Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Casey Kehoe Events Chair Revolution Recovery LLC
Paul McLaughlin Government Affairs Chair Shoemaker Construction Co.
Christina Pasquariello Membership Chair P. Agnes, Inc.
Ray Prince At-Large CLC Committee Liaison Madison Risk Group (MRG)
Gene Rose, Jr. Safety Chair Armor Masonry & Restoration, Inc.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Charles W. Cook
Chairman R. S. Cook and Associates, Inc.
James Carpenter Gilbane Building Company
Arthur P. Cobb Haverstick-Borthwick Company
William A. Denmark, Esq. Charlson Braber McCabe & Denmark
Brian Hee EDA Contractors, Inc.
William Joyce Tutor Perini Building Corp.
David La Rosa CBIZ MHM, LLC
Greg Laska Graboyes Commercial Window and Glass Solutions
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Philip Radomski Chairman Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Emily L. Bittenbender Bittenbender Construction, LP
John DeFazio LF Driscoll
Raymond DePiano Window Repairs & Restoration
Stanley B. Edelstein Fineman, Krekstein & Harris P.C.
Lou Fillipone Graboyes Commercial Window Company
Frederick Gerngross, Esq. Black & Gerngross, P.C.
Sean Healy Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
B. Scott Holloway Josam Company
Jonathan Martin Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Paul McLaughlin Shoemaker Construction Co.
Al Meloni Siemens Industry, Inc.
Dina Miller Target Building Construction
Gulbin Ozcan-Deniz Thomas Jefferson University Construction Management Program
Mary Kate Radomski Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Edward Seglias Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
George Schaefer LF Driscoll
Carol Horne Penn Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Joseph F. Kessler Dilworth Paxson LLP
Steve Lykens Mara Restoration, Inc.
Paul McLaughlin Shoemaker Construction Co.
Matthew Morgan INTECH Construction
Joe Pace Maxim Crane Works LP
Rebecca Pizzi Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Heidi Van Steenburgh Ritter Contracting, Inc.
James E. Viner HSC Builders & Construction Managers
2020 Committees
LABOR POLICY COMMITTEE
Patrick Pasquariello, III
Chairman P. Agnes, Inc.
Michael K. Armento Torcon, Inc.
Joseph P. Clearkin
James J. Clearkin, Inc.
Edward DeAngelis EDA Contractors, Inc.
Jim Dolente Madison Concrete Construction
Jim Dolente Jr.
Madison Concrete Construction
Michael G. Erickson C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.
Michael Gerardi C.H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Michael K. Armento Co-Chairman Torcon, Inc.
Edward Szwarc Co-Chairman
Rycon Construction, Inc.
Melissa Boulden P.E., LEED AP BD+C Mid-Atlantic Steel, LLC
Cheryl DePiano CDP Construction, LLC
Rocky Fizzano Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.
John (Sean) E. Healy, IV Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
Len Lynch Lenick Construction, Inc.
Jack Healy Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
Frank Lutter Frank T. Lutter, Inc.
Carl Mason Central Salvage Company, Inc.
Craig Melograno Philadelphia D&M
Ronald Meyers Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Dave Panichi T.N. Ward Company
Francis A. Pietrini B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc.
Mack Stulb LF Driscoll
Robert T. MacIntosh, P.E. MacIntosh Engineering
Martin Norton United Rentals, Inc.
David S. Oliver Oliver Fire Protection & Security
Christina Pasquariello P. Agnes, Inc.
Gary Pergolini T.N. Ward Company
John Rihl DWD Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
Nicholas K. Sabia D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mary Pat Geppert Chairman Geppert Bros., Inc.
Frank Baxter Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Dennis Dougherty Med-Tex Services, Inc.
Dona File LF Driscoll
Ken Gallagher Limbach Company LLC
John Jakimowicz Madison Concrete Construction
Mike Jayes T. N. Ward Company
Joe Jefferies P. Agnes Inc.
Jeff Moser Turner Construction Company
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Matthew DeBasio, CM-BIM Chairman P. Agnes, Inc.
Charles W. Cook R. S. Cook and Associates, Inc.
Brad Fahnestock, CM-BIM, LEED AP C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.
Paul Geulich
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Brandon Gussoni T.N. Ward Company
Amy Ignatosky Turner Construction Company
Phil Radomski Jr. Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Bill Reis Belcher Roofing Corporation
Gene Rose Jr. Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.
Jim Ryan INTECH Construction, LLC
Mark Skuby The Safegard Group, Inc.
Jeff Spatz The Graham Company
Margaret M. Underwood, Esq. Horn Williamson, LLC
Mark Wieder Gilbane Building Company
Tanner McKim Gilbane Building Company
John Reifsnyder Eureka Metal & Glass Services, Inc.
Chris Saharic Binsky and Snyder, LLC
Jeffrey Spatz, CSP, CRIS, CET, CHST The Graham Company
Graham Stewart Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Jameel Worthy Steadfast Entities LLC
Staff Members
2020 GBCA STAFF MEMBERS
Benjamin J. Connors, Esq. President & CEO bconnors@gbca.com
Kristin DeFrancisco Vice President, Operations & Finance kdefrancisco@gbca.com
Lance Claiborne Director, Industry Relations lclaiborne@gbca.com
Meg Ginsberg Programs Associate mginsberg@gbca.com
Lauren Hanan Director, Marketing & Communications lhanan@gbca.com
Angela Hendrix Director, Training & Workforce Development ahendrix@gbca.com
Byron Lee Manager, Marketing & Communications blee@gbca.com
Anne Liberto Director, Membership Development & Services aliberto@gbca.com
Roseann Rotz Administrative Assistant rrotz@gbca.com
2020
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The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) was established to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry as well as the association both at the local and national levels.
What do you get when you join the CLC?
Membership in the CLC is a win-win-win situation. GBCA wins by being able to fulfill its mission of assisting and educating its members to the max. CLC member companies are the biggest winners of all. CLC committee membership is free per company, they get to assign as many of their employees as they wish to participate at the low cost CLC events and training. One important key to surviving in today’s economic climate is having a well-educated staff that is confident that the company they work for cares about them. Knowledge is power – strength, ability, and potential.
Service - Education - Networking - Leadership
It is critical that the young professionals of the membership within the GBCA develop into the future leaders of our industry, community and our association. Through education, networking and service each member of the CLC will grow to understand that construction starts with building relationships. Our goal is to develop the future leadership of GBCA that will continue to construct an industry that becomes safer and more productive.
Mission Statement
The CLC is group of young construction professionals (ages 40 and younger) who are committed to maintaining, improving and promoting the construction industry and our association through education, networking and service. The CLC will promote the mission of the GBCA while building the future foundation for our association, industry and leadership.
Structure of the CLC
The CLC Steering Committee members serve two year terms, with alternating terms between members. Incoming steering committee members will be elected by the seated committee in December of each year. Consideration will be given to interested Active GBCA member employees. The CLC Steering Committee Chair will be appointed via recommendation of the Steering Committee and approved by the GBCA Board Chair for a one year term.
Yearly Commitment of Steering Committee: 6 Meetings and contribution to all CLC Endorsed Functions
Steering Committee:
CLC Chair / CLC Education Chair: Mary Kate Radomski, Frank V. Radomski & Sons
CLC Vice Chair / CLC Membership Chair: Christina Pasquariello, P. Agnes, Inc.
CLC Safety Chair: Gene Rose, Jr., Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.
CLC Events Chair: Casey Kehoe, Revolution Recovery, LLC
CLC Government Affairs Chair: Paul McLaughlin, Shoemaker Construction Co.
CLC At-Large Committee Liaison: Ray Prince, CRIS, Madison Risk Group LLC
PARTNERSHIP PRICING
YEAR 2019-2020
